Why Plants Need Protection Winter is a rest period for the garden ... Some plants with very shallow roots, such as heuchera, astilbe, gaillardia, and strawberry, can be damaged by heaving or uplift of ...

The best time to cover a strawberry patch is after one or two light frosts. This ensures that the plants have properly hardened off before being covered. If done too early the plants may actually be ...

Yet, how to winterize salvias will vary depending on the type you're growing and where you live. It's not a 'one size fits ...

During the Fall and Winter experts share that you can do season extension techniques at home. Currently, strawberry plants at North Carolina A&T's community garden are protected by a row cover.

Most day-neutral varieties are not hardy enough to over-winter in Minnesota, but it may be worth a try. Cover these with straw just as you would June-bearing plants. Strawberry plants rest in Winter, ...